Trading Room RECAP 9.23.25

Posted on by September 24, 2025

Theme of the Day – Wild Card Session
Cycle Day 3 targets were already achieved pre-market, setting the stage for a cautious yet opportunistic open. The Line in the Sand at 6745 became the anchor reference. Traders navigated an early flurry of setups, endured a grinding midday lull, and ultimately capitalized on a decisive late-day downdraft. The day tested patience, rewarded adaptability, and reminded all that markets often save their best punch for the final round.

🔑 Positive Trades & Highlights

Early Strike – Manny Leads Off

  • Locked in +5 points off the LB&F Long at the 6745 micro-shelf.

  • Smart use of the CCI indicator.

  • Shifted gears quickly: 25% offense / 75% defense.

  • PTGDavid: “Nice start.”

Operational Precision – David’s OPR Execution

  • NQ OPR Short → Target 1 and 2 hit clean.

  • CL OPR Long → All targets bagged by 10:30 AM.

  • Rule-based, surgical trades in otherwise messy terrain.

Afternoon Recovery – Discipline Rewarded

  • John B & Roy_ dissected the ATA/RSPR short setup post-stop-out, showing composure and technical rigor.

  • John B’s ATA trade execution drew praise for its discretion and alignment.

  • The late-session downdraft turned the tide, giving patient traders a profitable second wind.

📚 Lessons & Takeaways

Discipline & Realism

  • Manny: “Trying to capture the same setup after being paid on it is not my brightest moment.”

  • Classic lesson in not chasing déjà vu setups.

Emotional Management

  • Bruce F: Recognized emotions got stirred as the session flipped from chop to profit.

  • PTGDavid: “I never get overly optimistic or pessimistic about market expectations. I am agnostic… fully optimistic of my actions.”

Tool Refinement & Strategy Integration

  • Debate around GEX (Gamma Exposure) sources (Menthor Q vs SpotGamma).

  • Insights on combining Options Flow + ATA for sharper trade context.

Community Support

  • “What is CD?” (Cumulative Delta) asked → promptly clarified.

  • Members actively shared charts and notes, reinforcing PTG’s collaborative culture.

📊 Market Structure Recap

  • Morning: Choppy, “crappy” PA. Minor stop-outs, selective participation.

  • Midday: Quiet grind. David in meetings. Room leaned defensive.

  • Afternoon: Momentum finally arrived—clean downside break for disciplined traders.

⚖️ Key Levels

  • Line in the Sand (LIS): 6745

  • Bull Target Zone: 6755 – 6765

  • Bear Target Zone: 6730 – 6725

  • Gamma Hotspot: SPX 6740 (99th percentile per Raja)

Final Word – PTGDavid
“Late day bids to cover the downdraft… Flat. Fresh start tomorrow.”

Overall Sentiment:
A grindy session that tested patience, rewarded discipline, and highlighted the value of adaptive strategy. Those who resisted the urge to overtrade midday chop walked away with meaningful afternoon wins.

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